ALTERNATIVELY…

Nest Wifi

Google’s second-gen module offers something a bit different from the whole-home Wi-fi pack: each Nest Wifi point also incorporates a Google Assistant smart speaker. Affordable, easy to set up and compatible with older Google Wifi gear, it might not sound so appealing if you already use another AI assistant like Alexa… and it’s the only one here not to support Wi-fi 6. from £129 / store.google.com

Asus Zenwifi XT8

Available in moody black and gleaming white brushed metal finishes, Asus’s mesh setup looks ready for business… and that business is ensuring every corner of your gaff is furnished with secure and fast (6600Mbps) Wi-fi 6 coverage. Each unit includes a 2.5Gbps Ethernet port and three Gigabit ports, plus Alexa support and parental controls. from £240 / asus.com

Tp-link Deco X90

It might cost a small fortune and have nodes that look more like air-fresheners, but Tp-link’s powerful tri-band Wi-fi 6 system offers speeds of up to 6600Mbps and supports up to 200 connected devices, suggesting your hefty outlay will be repaid with a fat measure of future-proofing. Each node comes with two Ethernet ports for wired connectivity too. from £229 / tp-link.com/uk

Eero 6

This Amazon-owned mesh brand is great if you’re on a tight budget (it offers an even cheaper model, but this one supports dual-band Wi-fi 6). Eero works with Alexa, naturally; and while its extenders are limited to 550Mbps, this is an ideal choice for anyone put off by the high entry costs of some of the other setups on this page. from £69 / eero.com